The North Northamptonshire Greenway is a strategic rural network of safer, largely traffic-free routes suitable for walkers, wheelers, cyclists and equestrian users. Where appropriate, it also connects settlements, employment, leisure and tourism destinations across North Northamptonshire and beyond.
Originating in Rushden, an early phase of the Greenway ran along the former track-bed of the disused railway from Wellingborough to Rushden.
Part of that phase ran through a cutting under Rushden’s Washbrook Road. Unfortunately, some users experienced unease in this particular section of the Greenway because they felt trapped by the high sides of the cutting and the distance between access points.
The problem has been resolved by building a sloping exit from the cutting up to Washbrook Road. This work has now been completed and provides a safe access point for everyone (including wheelchair users).
